Math Puzzle: Burn the Ropes
A classic puzzle conundrum goes like this: You're in a room with two ropes and a box of matches. Each rope takes exactly an hour to burn all the way across, but it might burn faster through some sections and slower through others. Find a way to measure exactly 15 minutes.
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